Overview of the Arthur Granville Robinson papers
Finding aid prepared by Hoover Institution Library and Archives Staff
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Title: Arthur Granville Robinson papers
Date (inclusive): 1913-1968
Collection Number: 74055
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
1 manuscript box, 1 envelope, 11 phonorecords
(1.6 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Writings, printed matter, and phonorecords, relating to American naval operations in World War II, the bombing of the Marblehead
in 1942, and trials of Japanese accused of war crimes.
Creator:
Robinson, Arthur Granville, 1892-1967
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Access
The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual
or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.
Use
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Acquisition Information
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1974.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Arthur Granville Robinson papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Biographical Note
Vice admiral, United States Navy; captain, U.S.S. Marblehead, 1940-1942; president, Military Commission on War Crimes in the
Pacific Area, 1946-1949.
Scope and Content of Collection
Writings, printed matter, and phonorecords, relating to American naval operations in World War II, the bombing of the Marblehead
in 1942, and trials of Japanese accused of war crimes.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
World War, 1939-1945 -- Japan
Sound recordings
World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Ocean
Officers
War crime trials
United States. Navy
Marblehead (Cruiser)
Sound recordings (Phonorecords)
onsite digital
"Man Your Battle Stations" sound recording
1942-1945
Conditions Governing Access note
Use copy reference number: 74055_a_0002812
Scope and Contents note
Recruiting dramatization concerning the USS
Marblehead
onsite digital
"Cavalcade of America" sound recording
1942 June 21, 1956 September 16
Conditions Governing Access note
Use copy reference number: 74055_a_0002813
Scope and Contents note
Dramatization detailing the launch and story of the attack on the USS
Marblehead in 1942. Original recording date of 21 Jun 1943. Hoover's copy is a 16 Sep 1956 "dubb"
onsite digital
Sound reenactments of war crimes trials
1946 September 9-13
Conditions Governing Access note
Use copy reference number: 74055_a_0002814
Scope and Contents note
A reenactment of war crimes trials held in Guam of Japanese military officers. The Japanese are on trial for various crimes
against American soldiers. Charges include, but are not limited to, murder and cannibalism. A panel discussion reflecting
on the trials follows. A broadcast by a U.S. forces station in Guam. Labels mention: James Ellison, James Young, Flynn, USO
Troupe
onsite digital
Arthur G. Robinson Navy Day speech
1945 October 27
Conditions Governing Access note
Use copy reference number: 74055_a_0002894
Scope and Contents note
Label: By Rear Admiral A. G. Robinson with the compliments of A. F. N. Bremen
envelope mA
3 prints depicting Admiral Arthur G. Robinson and 1 print depicting the U.S.S. Marblehead
box 1
Rest of collection not yet described
